Albrecht Pietsch

German mathematician and historian of mathematics (1934–2024)
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Albrecht Pietsch

Summary

Albrecht Pietsch is a human[1]. His place of birth was Zittau[2]. He was born on September 13, 1934[3]. He passed away in Jena[4]. He died on March 10, 2024[5]. He worked as a mathematician[6], historian of mathematics[7], and university teacher[8].

Key Facts

  • Born in Zittau[2], Albrecht Pietsch…
  • Albrecht Pietsch died in Jena[4].
  • Albrecht Pietsch was born on September 13, 1934[3].
  • Albrecht Pietsch died on March 10, 2024[5].
  • Albrecht Pietsch held citizenship in Germany[9].
  • Albrecht Pietsch's professions included mathematician[6].
  • Albrecht Pietsch's professions included historian of mathematics[7].
  • Albrecht Pietsch's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Albrecht Pietsch's field of work was mathematics[10].
  • Albrecht Pietsch's field of work was mathematical analysis[11].
  • Albrecht Pietsch was employed by Friedrich Schiller University Jena[12].
  • Albrecht Pietsch's education included a stint at TUD Dresden University of Technology[13].
  • Albrecht Pietsch was educated at Leipzig University[14].
  • Albrecht Pietsch's doctoral advisor was Max Landsberg[15].
  • A notable student of Albrecht Pietsch was Ludwig Ballani[16].
  • A notable student of Albrecht Pietsch was Bernd Jende[17].
  • A notable student of Albrecht Pietsch was Wolfgang Meuche[18].
  • A notable student of Albrecht Pietsch was Joachim Puhl[19].
  • A notable student of Albrecht Pietsch was Wolfgang Bauhardt[20].
  • A notable student of Albrecht Pietsch was Georg Baumbach[21].
  • Albrecht Pietsch received the National Prize of East Germany[22].
  • Albrecht Pietsch received the honorary doctor of the University of Pretoria[23].
  • Albrecht Pietsch received the honorary doctor of the University of Paderborn[24].
  • Albrecht Pietsch was a member of German Academy of Sciences at Berlin[25].
  • Albrecht Pietsch was a member of German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Albrecht Pietsch's place of birth was Zittau[2]. He was born on September 13, 1934[3].

Education

Educated at TUD Dresden University of Technology[13], a public research university[27], in Germany[28], founded in 1828[29], headquartered in Dresden[30] and Leipzig University[14], a public university[31], in Germany[32], founded in 1409[33], headquartered in Leipzig[34]. Albrecht Pietsch's doctoral advisor was Max Landsberg[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include mathematician[6], historian of mathematics[7], and university teacher[8]. Fields of work include mathematics[10], an academic discipline[35] and mathematical analysis[11], an academic discipline[36]. Among Albrecht Pietsch's employers was Friedrich Schiller University Jena[12]. Notable students include Ludwig Ballani[16], Bernd Jende[17], Wolfgang Meuche[18], Joachim Puhl[19], Wolfgang Bauhardt[20], and Georg Baumbach[21]. Doctoral students include Bernd Carl[37]; Aicke Hinrichs[38], a mathematician[39], b. 1968[40], of German Democratic Republic[41]; Josef A. Seigner[42]; Werner Linde[43], a mathematician[44], b. 1947[45], of German Democratic Republic[46], specialised in mathematics[47]; Stefan Heinrich[48], a mathematician[49], b. 1951[50], of German Democratic Republic[51]; and Frank Fiedler[52].

Recognition

Awards received include National Prize of East Germany[22], a national award[53], in German Democratic Republic[54], founded in 1949[55]; honorary doctor of the University of Pretoria[23], an award[56], in South Africa[57]; and honorary doctor of the University of Paderborn[24], an award[58], in Germany[59].

Death and Burial

Albrecht Pietsch died on March 10, 2024[5]. He passed away in Jena[4].

FAQs

Where was Albrecht Pietsch born?

Albrecht Pietsch was born in Zittau[2].

Where did Albrecht Pietsch die?

Albrecht Pietsch died in Jena[4].

What did Albrecht Pietsch do for work?

Albrecht Pietsch worked as mathematician[6], historian of mathematics[7], and university teacher[8].

Where did Albrecht Pietsch go to school?

Albrecht Pietsch was educated at TUD Dresden University of Technology[13] and Leipzig University[14].

What awards did Albrecht Pietsch receive?

Honors received include National Prize of East Germany[22], honorary doctor of the University of Pretoria[23], and honorary doctor of the University of Paderborn[24].

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Class ancestry

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